by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 31 schools across Wisconsin to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To determine the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, we first add average tuition, fees, and room and board costs (without aid) together. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
Know what field you want to major in? Make sure you check out our best value schools by major. In addition, you can select one of the links below to see the best value colleges for other degree levels.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our 2024 rankings named University of Wisconsin - Madison the best value (no aid) school in Wisconsin for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Madison has the honor of being ranked #1 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,268 a year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. University of Wisconsin - La Crosse is a fairly large public school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - La Crosse has the honor of being ranked #3 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,965 a year.
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Out of the 31 bachelor’s degree schools in Wisconsin that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #3 spot on the list. UW - Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater has the honor of being ranked #5 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,480 a year for undergraduates.
The quality degree programs at University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin. UW - Eau Claire is located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,446 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - River Falls. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. This medium-sized public school is located in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - River Falls a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,196 a year.
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With a ranking of #6, University of Wisconsin - Stout did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Menomonie, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Stout has the honor of being ranked #7 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,005 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Platteville, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Wisconsin - Platteville is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,915 a year for undergraduates.
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,971 a year for undergraduates.
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University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Oshkosh, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh has the honor of being ranked #15 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,491 a year for undergraduates.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. UWM is a large public school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee a great value, but it is also ranked #9 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $20,342 a year.
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Not only is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,265 a year for undergraduates.
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With a ranking of #12, University of Wisconsin - Superior did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. UW - Superior is located in Superior, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Superior has the honor of being ranked #25 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,067 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #13, University of Wisconsin - Parkside did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Kenosha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside has the honor of being ranked #29 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,270 a year for undergraduates.
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Herzing University - Madison came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Herzing University - Madison is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, Wisconsin.
Herzing University - Madison has the honor of being ranked #28 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,443 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #15, Viterbo University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Viterbo University is a small private not-for-profit school located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Not only is Viterbo University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $39,785 a year for undergraduates.
Marian University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Marian is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin.
Not only is Marian University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $37,050 a year for undergraduates.
Alverno College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #17. Alverno is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alverno College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost without aid for the school is $40,028 a year for undergraduates.
Wisconsin Lutheran College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #18. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Wisconsin Lutheran College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $43,816 a year for undergraduates.
Concordia University, Wisconsin ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin list. Mequon, Wisconsin is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concordia University, Wisconsin is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $43,702 a year.
Mount Mary University landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Mount Mary University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $42,400 a year for undergraduates.
Lakeland University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #21. Lakeland is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
Lakeland University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $42,008 a year.
Edgewood College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #22. Edgewood is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, Wisconsin.
Edgewood College has the honor of being ranked #22 in Wisconsin for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $44,650 a year.
Carthage College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #23. Carthage is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carthage College is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost without aid for the school is $45,400 a year for undergraduates.
Carroll University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking. Waukesha, Wisconsin is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carroll University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Wisconsin. The average cost without aid for the school is $46,830 a year for undergraduates.
Cardinal Stritch University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Wisconsin ranking, coming in at #25. Cardinal Stritch is a private not-for-profit institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Not only is Cardinal Stritch University a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Wisconsin for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $44,528 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.